Komal Meer is a young actress and model. She started her career with Miss Veet Pakistan and she later transitioned into acting. She has starred in several dramas and she is slowly making her way in the drama world. She is also friends with all the top stars and we often see her at different events. The starlet was seen some time back at Yashma Gill’s sister’s wedding and she looked beautiful. This is how she looked:
Komal Meer has now debuted a new look which is being dubbed as a slight weight gain. She shared pictures and videos which went viral on social media. She looks different and her face looks a bit fuller after the “weight gain”. She is still looking beautiful and this is her new look. Here are some before and after pictures of the starlet:
The Internet as usual has a lot to say about Komal’s sudden change in look. Many people think that it is not weight gain but fillers. They are comparing her to different people including Javeria Abbasi and Aishwarya Rai. Many think this weight gain is not natural but plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. Fans have seen her at events in the past month or so and believe that such a huge change in weight is not possible in such a short period of time. This is what they had to say:
It is not easy to find friends who are true to you in the showbiz industry. Most of the people belonging to the world of glitz and glamour very often say that because of the aggressive competition in the industry people do not stay friends for very long. There are however some celebrities who have very successfully carried out their friendships despite all the hardships that one might face when they are in the limelight.
It makes their fans and followers happy to see these stars getting along so well. Many of these friends vacation together because holidays are more fun with friends. Some have also chosen to work together many times because sometimes it is good to stick together in the showbiz industry for other reasons too.
There are quite a few Pakistani celebrities who have kept their friendships intact for so many years and then there are others who are so close that they call each other ‘friends like family’ really often. There are also those Pakistani celebrities who have friends outside the celebrity circle but they never formed lasting friendships with their co-stars. Some of the celebrities also believe that talking too often about their friendships openly is not something they are fond of therefore although these celebrities are not seen sharing details about their friendships in interviews,
close scrutiny of their social media accounts and important milestones shows who their close friends are.
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Sajal Ali and Zara Noor Abbas
These two divas have known each other for more than a decade. They have literally grown up together and now their friendship is so special that both of them have some role or the other to play in the biggest decision of each other’s lives. Zara Noor Abbas calls Sajal ‘chota don’ because of her energy. She also shared in an interview that she considers Sajal Ali an institution of acting and she has learned a lot from her. This is the kind of friendship which we rarely witness in the industry, it is heart-warming and really special.
Asim Azhar, Yasir Hussain and Asad Siddiqui
These 3 celebrities are the closest friends. In a recent interview, Asim Azhar shared that if he ever needed Yasir and Asad, he is really sure that they will be there for him no matter what it takes. This is another example of the kind of friendship which is both rare and also one which should be treasured.
Saboor Ali and Sadia Ghaffar
Saboor Ali was seen showering her best friend Sadia Ghaffar with so much love on her wedding day. It was plain to see that these two actresses are more than just co-actors. They share a special friendship. Their friendship has strengthened with time and now they are best friends.
Minal Khan and Kinza Hashmi
Minal and Kinza both have a lot of fan following. Although they are quite active on social media, they like to keep their friendships private. Minal and Kinza however have been seen more than once spending quality time with each other. Even in Eid this year under lockdown, they made sure they got together. That goes to show that they are like family to each other.
Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali
Maya and Wahaj are friends like family. Wahaj is always there at Maya Ali’s family functions and in lockdown, he is seriously missing spending time with his best friend. They are so close that some even think that they are related. Every time they are together, they have the best time.
Mahira Khan and Asim Raza
Mahira Khan and director/producer Asim Raza have worked together more than once. Every time they join hands for any project at all, it is a sure hit. The love these two friends share is something out of the ordinary. They keep on posting the most heartfelt messages for each other on Instagram. Everyone who follows them on social media would know just how close they are.
Ayesha Omar and Azfar Rehman
Ayesha and Azfar have also been friends for more than a decade. They absolutely love each other and have gone through the good and bad times together. They have also worked together on several projects. Azfar loves Ayesha’s sense of style and would give her all the love in the world. When Ayesha had the horrific road accident a few years back, Azfar was with her. He supported her a lot through this tough time.
Alizeh Shah and Noaman Sami
Alizeh Shah and Noaman Sami are not close friends with anyone else in the industry except for each other. They are continuously posting pictures with each other and referring to each other as best friends. Although many people have speculated than they are more than just friends but their social media posts clearly suggested that the friendship they share comes before everything else.
Iqrar-ul-Hassan and Waseem Badami
As far as meaningful friendships are concerned, Iqrar and Waseem’s friendship exceeds all others. Both of them started their career almost at the same time and once they started working together their bond got stronger with time. Together they have done so much for other people.
Maria Wasti and Ayesha Omar
Maria Wasti and Ayesha Omar have also been besties for many years. They even go on vacations together because they enjoy each other’s company. Their bond is unbreakable and when they are together, they have the best time.
Maya Ali and Osman Khalid Butt
Maya Ali and Osman Khalid Butt‘s friendship has gone stronger over the years. Maya Ali still believes that even though she has made a lot of friends, no one can compete with the kind of friendship she shares with Osman Khalid Butt. Osman and Maya are another popular on-screen couple who owe their popularity partially to the friendship they have in real life. The way they shower each other with love and continue to support each other is the perfect reflection of the kind of friendship every person needs in their lives. Although because of their busy schedules, these two celebrities do not meet very often whenever they meet it’s like they were never apart.
Nauman Ijaz and Kashif Nisar
Nauman Ijaz has been associated with the showbiz industry for the longest time now. Apart from being an iconic performer, he is also someone who made a lot of friends in the entertainment industry. Lately, however, Nauman Ijaz has filtered out those friendships but there is one friend from his celebrity circle, who is closer to him than others. That one friend is not an actor but it is director Kashif Nisar with whom Nauman Ijaz has worked in many dramas. In a recent interview, Nauman Ijaz said that Kashif Nisar wasn’t just his best friend but he was his soul-mate. Their friendship is definitely one which makes them the perfect team both on and off-screen.
Saba Qamar and Kiran Haq
Saba Qamar and Kiran Haq have been best friends for many years now. Kiran Haq in particular keeps on showering Saba with a lot of love on social media. These two also love going on holiday together. They have the kind of friendship which is really hard to find especially in the showbiz industry. Saba and Kiran post the most heart-warming pictures with each other.
Naimal Khawar and Usman Mukhtar
Naimal Khawar and Usman Mukhtar’s on-screen chemistry in drama serial Anaa won them an unprecedented fan following. This was the first time that both these actors were seen on the small screen and it was one of those rare occasions when a new on-screen couple got so much love. Usman Mukhtar was also seen as one of the few guests on Naimal Khawar’s nikkah ceremony. Recently he revealed that Naimal Khawar was his friend for the longest time and not only that he also said that she was like a sister to him. The way he wished Naimal Khawar and Hamza Ali Abbasi on their nikkah also showed just how close these two celebrities were. No wonder they share such sizzling on-screen chemistry, being such good friends in real life must help!
Shahzad Raza and Mehreen Syed
Mehreen Syed truly is lucky when it comes to friendships because she doesn’t just have one but two super talented friends from the fashion industry. Shahzad Raza is one of the most gifted individuals who has worked hard to make a big place for himself in the fashion industry. Mehreen Syed considers Shahzad Raza “a pure and genuine person” and she says that she is lucky to have “such an amazing brilliant close friend”.
Mahira Khan and Feeha Jamshed
Mahira Khan and leading designer Feeha Jamshed were friends even before they ever dreamed of making it big in their respective fields. Their friendship has not only remained intact over the years but has also grown stronger than before. Mahira Khan is often seen wearing dresses designed by her best friend but she also makes it clear that she wears what Feeha designs because she likes these dresses a lot. Feeha too is always defending her best friend and has never stayed quiet whenever Mahira Khan was in the middle of a controversy.
Hamza Ali Abbasi and Bilal Lashari
Hamza Ali Abbasi and Bilal Lashari are both exceptionally talented. They are also one of those very few celebrities who do not only work together but are really close to each other as well. These two are often seen spending quality time together, they share the same political ideology as well. Bilal Lashari was one of those very few celebrity friends who were invited to Hamza Ali Abbasi’s nikkah ceremony. He was also one of the witnesses at such an important moment in Hamza’s life.
Hania Aamir and Asim Azhar
Hania Aamir and Asim Azhar’s friendship is relatively new but they are each other’s biggest support. They make each other laugh and have been there for each other ever since they became friends. These two besties also love traveling together because they enjoy each other’s company. Asim Azhar in a recent interview revealed that he found Hania Aamir’s positive personality really appealing. We don’t know whether there is something more between them but one thing is for sure, they two are the best of friends!
Ali Rehman and Hareem Farooq
Ali Rehman and Hareem Farooq have worked together in multiple projects therefore it does not come as a surprise at all that these two stars have formed such a special bond with each other. Both of them have a wonderful sense of humor and they enjoy every minute of the time they spend together. They are also one of those celebrity friends who also make a great team together.
Osman Khalid Butt and Mariyam Nafees
The Diyar-e-Dil siblings are actually really good friends in real life. Osman Khalid Butt and Mariyam Nafees are best buddies who fool around and have fun every time they get together. They are often seen hanging out together, both of them love dancing too. They are not just the best friends but also make a perfect team when it comes to dancing on functions.
Faysal Qureshi and Aijaz Aslam
Faysal Qureshi and Aijaz Aslam have also worked in many projects together but did you know that these two celebrities are really good friends in real life for the longest time now. In an interview, Aijaz Aslam revealed that very often they work together because they make the perfect team. They also spend plenty of quality time together even though they don’t talk about their friendship often on screen but that does not mean they are no longer best friends.
Sanam Chaudhry and Noor Hassan
The Meer Abroo co-stars Sanam Chaudhry and Noor Hassan have worked together on several projects including a film. The reason why these two are often seen working together is that apart from being great colleagues, they are also best friends. There is never a dull moment when these two fun people get together.
Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood
Best friends and successful band members, these two have been best friends for as long as we can remember! This friendship has definitely stood the test of times. Both of them have known each other since they were teenagers and their friendship has only strengthened with time.
Sarmad Khoosat and Nadia Afghan
These two beautiful individuals have also been best friends for decades now. Their chemistry is amazing! Nadia Khan worked together in Shashlick years back and since then their friendship has always been exemplary.
Yashma Gill and Hamza Malik
Yashma Gill and Hamza Malik are celebrity friends who always support each other. When there were rumors that these two might be more than just friends, Yashma stopped posting pictures with Hamza. Her support for him before that made it quite obvious that they are best friends.
Mehreen Syed and HSY
Hassan Sheheryar Yasin and Mehreen Syed do not just work together but they also share a friendship which in Mehreen Syed’s own word is ‘deep and meaningful’. These two extremely talented individuals are best friends which is why they are constantly seen supporting each other. HSY is like a brother to Mehreen Syed and he is also someone she looks up to because he is such a creative individual.
Momina Mustehsan and Uzair Jaswal
Momina Mustehsan and Uzair Jaswal too are really close friends who make the most of their time together. Momina has a special nick for Uzair Jaswal, she calls him Ozz Ball and Uzair calls her Mo. Momina considers Uzair an incredible friend she enjoys being with.
Humayun Saeed and Ahmed Ali Butt
Humayun Saeed and Ahmed Ali Butt’s on-screen bromance has won them many fans. There is a good reason why Ahmed Ali Butt cracks all those jokes directed towards Humayun Saeed in award shows, these two celebrities are just as much of friends in real life as they are on reel life. Ahmed Ali Butt does not only consider Humayun Saeed one of his best friends but he also sees him a mentor who has taught him a great deal.
Iffat Omar and Uzma Hassan
The Aangan co-stars Iffat Omar and Uzma Hassan are actually really good friends in real life. These two stars are best friends who enjoy each other’s fun company. Good actors, great people, and even better friends. They keep on posting the pictures from the fun times they have together on social media.
Juggan Kazim and Ali Sethi
The smiles on Juggan Kazim and Ali Sethi’s faces show what a great friendship these two celebrities share. We bet you didn’t know that Juggan Kazim and Ali Sethi are childhood friends. They have enjoyed sleepovers together as children and even now share a strong bond with each other.
Nimra Khan and Saniya Shamshad
Nimra Khan and Saniya Shamshad have the most fun when they are with each other. They love hanging out together and very often they are even seen twinning in the same outfits.
Mashal Khan and Imran Abbas
Imran Abbas and Mashal Khan were recently seen sharing screen in drama serial Thora Sa Haq. Although their on-screen relationship wasn’t ideal in the drama, their real-life friendship is definitely really good. They managed to become good friends in a short span of time. They always talk fondly about each other.
Iffat Omar and Nausheen Shah
Very few people in the industry have the kind of friendship which these two actresses share. Both of them have strong personalities therefore together they are a force to reckon with. Through the years, their support for each other has been exceptional and unconditional.
These days when celebrities have found new ways to get in touch with their followers, Instagram is surely serving as the best platform where fans can actually follow their favorite icons and get a hold of all their latest pictures and happenings. Sajal Ali is indeed one of the very capable actresses and her acting skills are getting better and better with every project she is seen working in. Her strong character as Momina has taken Sajal Ali fans with a blow and her simple, innocent character of Ana in Yeh Dil Mera has also earned a lot of respect to her.
As for her Instagram fan following, the actress enjoys a fan following of around 4.4 Million which is actually huge. Sajal makes sure to keep her Instagram happening by posting her pictures with friends and family time to time.
Here are top 10 most trending pictures that her fans have actually loved to the core. Have a look!
Sanam Chaudhry became the spotlight of social media after sharing her Nikah pictures. She took her Instagram to break the good news.
Sanam Chaudhry is a Pakistani actress who is known for her strong performance on the television screen. Her role as Anji in Ghar Titli Ka Par earned her massive respect and appreciation from the audience.
Sanam got nikahfied to a US-based singer Somee Chohan in Brooklyn. Their wedding pictures are all over the internet, and we can’t take our eyes off them. They are meant for each other.
Sanam looked stunningly beautiful in a maroon dress with a white dupatta. Somee looked handsome in a brown kurta. Here are some of the Nikah pictures of gorgeous Sanam Chaudhry with her husband Somee Chohan. Have a look!
Nimra Khan is a Pakistani actress, model, and director. She possesses both Pakistani as well as British nationality. She was so passionate about her acting that she goes it to be her career. She played a lead role in her debut television play ’Khwab Tabeer’ which aired on PTV in 2014. Her strong performance was appreciated by the audience.
Nimra has recently been playing a negative role in ongoing drama Bhool for which she earned love and a lot of respect from the viewers. Nimra Khan has done modeling for many brands and walks on the ramp for famous designers. She has appeared in TV commercials as well.
Other than showbiz, Nimra is running her own beauty salon as she strongly believes in women empowerment.
Nimra Khan shared her pictures on Instagram all the way from London. She went there to spend quality time with her family. Her sister was blessed with twins, therefore, Nimra took a break to see her beautiful twin Nieces. She looks pretty in western dresses. She spent her Eid-ul-Adha there with her family and looked stunning in a white semi-formal dress by AghaNoor.
Here are some of Nimra Khan’s latest pictures all the way from London. Have a look and enjoy!
Best Pakistani Dramas of 2019 – Every single year, our drama channels strive to provide quality entertainment to the viewers and the year 2019 was no different. There are a few key factors which need to be there in order for any drama to work and this year; we did get to enjoy some of those dramas. A great story line coupled with a brilliant direction, amazing characterization which is then backed by equally good acting are those aspects which contribute towards the success of a drama. It not always has to be a drama that has all the flavors in it, sometimes simplest of story lines and decent execution is enough to make any drama appeal to the audience.
In this list, we discuss the best Pakistani dramas of 2019 which garnered a lot of popularity and appreciation of the viewers. All these dramas had one thing or the other to offer, from complex story lines to simple ones, from stellar cast to a line up of good actors, these dramas appealed to the drama buffs and provided the quality entertainment that they were on a lookout for.
Ranjha Ranjha Kardi was hands down one of the most well-written, brilliantly acted out and superbly executed dramas of 2019. This drama set the bar so high that many of the viewers who followed it religiously, couldn’t help but compare every good drama and performance with it. Ranjha Ranjha Kardi’s story was unusual, intriguing as well as thoroughly entertaining. Imran Ashraf and Iqra Aziz’s outstanding performances coupled with some of the most unique characters made Ranjha Ranjha Kardi an exceptional show which kept the viewers glued to their television screens. There are very few dramas which leave an everlasting impression and this was definitely one of them. Ranjha Ranjha Kardi gave the viewers some of the most memorable characters played superbly by few of the best actors of the Pakistani drama industry.
One of 2019’s block buster Do Bol needs no introduction. A Sarwat Nazeer script which in simplest of manners showed the struggles of a girl who belonged to such a family which never made her feel that she belonged to them. How her father’s attitude shaped her personality and how one mistake of her landed her with such a person that she despised and then falls in love with. Do Bol’s story showed all sorts of emotions and because all of that was executed in such a simple and relatable manner, it ended up garnering immense popularity. Gaiti and Badar’s couple was well and truly loved by the audience. It was also brilliantly shown by Sarwat Nazeer that how love at times can make you selfish and how it also makes you selfless. Badar loved Gaiti selfishly and selflessly which made it quite interesting to see and explore. Do Bol is a perfect example of how simple scripts when rightly executed can turn into a blockbuster drama. Hira Mani and Affan Waheed were beyond brilliant in Do Bol and all the supporting actors did an amazing job as well.
Anaa’s story is relatively simple but it has a definite appeal. The new faces in this drama and solid performances from some of the more experienced actors make this drama interesting. Anaa isn’t the kind of play which is perfect in every way but it definitely has a lot going for it. Naimal Khawar and Usman Mukhtar’s on-screen chemistry has made the viewers fall in love with their track even though it can be really repetitive at times. Hania Aamir’s portrayal is brilliant as usual, she makes you feel for her character and keeps your interest alive. Anaa is a nice break from some of the more heavy duty dramas, it is an entertaining play which keeps you looking forward to more. This drama also explores relationships, the role ego plays in destroying relations and most importantly there are no black and white characters in this drama.
Meer Abru
Writer: Farisa Afzal & Wasiq Ali
Director: Furqan Adam
Producer: MD Productions
Cast: Sanam Chauhdry, Mirza Zain Baig, Noor Hassan, Rabia Kulsoom, Srha Asghar, Saad Qureshi, Jia Ali & others.
Rating: 5 Stars
Meer Abru is a story of love, misunderstanding and betrayal. This drama revolves around the love story of Meer and Abru and shows how circumstances create differences between them. Meer Abru is the kind of drama that has everything to offer, from drama to some light-hearted moments and a brilliant portrayal of all kinds of emotions that a person goes through. Another strength of this drama is that every single character has something to offer and they all contribute in making this drama complete. Meer Abru’s fast pace has also helped in keeping the interest of the viewers intact Nd brilliant direction has made it a drama worth tuning to. Meer and Abru’s chemistry is one of the strongest points of this drama as well. Sanam Chaudhry, Noor Hassan and Mirza Zain Baig are the stars of this drama. Saad Qureshi and Srha Asghar have also showcased their acting skills in a brilliant manner. Meer Abru has scored a spot in this list for all the right reasons.
Inkaar
Writer: Zafar Mairaj
Director: Kashif Nisar
Producer: MD Productions
Cast: Yumna Zaidi,Sami Khan, Imran Ashraf, Rehan Sheikh, Noor-ul-Hassan, Imran Peerzada, Munazzah Arif, Kinza Malik, Haseeb Muhammad ,Saima Noreen, Ali Tahir, Nabeela Khan, Saima Saleem, Zaryab Haider & others.
Rating: 5 Stars
Inkaar is one of the more heavy duty dramas in this list which deals with a sensitive topic and does so with great responsibility. The writer has taken inspiration from real-life incidents and has done complete justice to a difficult script. Inkaar highlights the importance of consent in a relationship and shows why some men find it impossible to respect women the way they deserve to be respected. Yumna Zaidi, Imran Ashraf, Sami Khan, Munazzah Arif and Rehan Sheikh’s performances in this drama give it the edge it needs to stand out. The makers of Inkaar have kept everything real and to the point without compromising on showing details which were important to make the viewers understand the characters and relate to the story. Inkaar is meaningful as well as engaging, definitely one of the best Pakistani dramas this year.
Khud Parast was one such drama that had an interesting story line and intense performances to its credit. Even though in the beginning it did come across as if the team was trying to show hijab as a symbol of oppression but later the story changed and it showed how imposing something on someone while committing mistakes yourself is not the way to preach someone to come to the right path. Khud Parast’s plot basically revolved around hypocrisy and the destruction it brings along in the lives of those who rely on it. Ramsha Khan and Shehzad Sheikh carried this drama on their shoulders. Asma Abbas did complete justice to the character of Bakhtawar and she made her scenes absolutely intense. The direction of Khud Parast remained consistently good and never did the director go off-track. Khud Parast definitely deserves a spot in this list because it sure was a very good drama.
Baba Jani
Writer: Faiza Iftikhar
Director: Ali Faizan Anchan
Producer: Connect Studios
Cast: Faysal Qureshi, Madiha Imam, Savera Nadeem, Saba Hameed, Faryal Mehmood, Tipu Sharif, Jinaan Hussain, Amir Qureshi, Arisha Razi, Ali Ansari, Afshan Qureshi, Shehryar Zaidi & others.
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Baba Jani was Faysal Qureshi’s first production and he deserves all the credit for choosing a mature script and not starting his production career with a typical drama. Baba Jani was an entertaining family drama which had a one-of-a-kind hero. Most of the Pakistani dramas revolve around female protagonists but this one had a different and appealing male protagonist. There were times when the editing as well as the direction wasn’t up to the mark but overall Baba Jani was a superb play with some really positive messages. Faysal Qureshi, Madiha Imam and Savera Nadeem’s performances and characters in particular were an absolute treat to watch. If this show wasn’t stretched so much then it would have been even better.
Tawaan
Writer: Rahat Jabeen
Director: Syed Wahab Jaffri
Producer: Momina Duraid Productions
Cast: Moomal Khalid, Emaad Irfani, Sajida Syed, Hina Bayat, Hina Altaf, Munawwar Saeed, Asad Siddique, Fazila Qazi, Farhaan Ali Agha & others.
Rating: 4 Stars
Tawaan was a feel good drama that revolved around the struggles of two individuals who in the most unfavourable circumstances end up together and then fall in love. Tawaan was one such drama that did show the couple facing its fair share of hardships but still overcoming everything because they believed in open communication. Even though the lead couple of Maryam and Shehroz and their chemistry was the best thing about Tawaan, the elderly couple of Shehroz’s parents and their bickering was such an enjoyable aspect of Tawaan as well. Tawaan came as a surprise where it just showed how two level-headed individuals made everything work for them by relying on patience and positivity. Moomal Khalid and Emaad Irfani played the characters of Maryam and Shehroz to perfection and their chemistry was sweet yet strong. Tawaan was such a drama that had a complex story but the manner with which it was told simply and executed brilliantly made it very special.
Suno Chanda 2
Writer: Saima Akram Chaudhry
Director: Ahson Talish
Producer: MD Productions
Cast: Iqra Aziz, Farhan Saeed, Raza Talish, Nabeel Zuberi, Mashal Khan, Samina Ahmed, Nadia Afghan, Sohail Sameer, Arjumand Rahim, Tara Mehmood, Adnan Shah Tipu, Sami Khan, Sabeena Farooq & others.
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Suno Chanda 2 provided the kind of entertainment it promised by giving the viewers a lot to laugh about. It stayed true to its theme and the script was engaging enough. Shadana’s character in particular kept the viewers coming back for more. Nadia Afghan’s performance was the highlight of this show and some of the new characters were interesting as well. It won’t be wrong to say that in this season Arsal and Jiya’s relationship was somewhat repetitive and it lost its previous appeal. Arjumand Rahim, Raza Talish and Sabeena Farooq’s characters and their performances were an entertaining addition to this serial. Suno Chanda 2 was the kind of mindless entertainment which had enough going for it to keep the viewers engaged right till the end.
Which was your favorite drama this year? Don’t forget to share your thoughts.
Aisha Khan is a household name she has won our hearts now and then with her amazing performances in projects like Mann Mayal, Woh Aik Pal, Tumhare Siwa, Mehndi, Mujhe Khuda Pe Yakeen Hai, Khuda Mera Bhi Hai, Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan Hai, Chaar Chand, Lamha Lamha Zindagi, Kaafir, Choti Si Kahani, Maseeha, Dil Ishq, Noor e Zindagi and many more. We have also seen her on big screen in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani and Abhi Tou Mein Jawan Hoon.
Aisha Khan got married earlier this year in April and it looks like the married life is treating her well. These are the things you already knew about Aisha Khan what you probably didn’t know is that her mother in law Asma Qadeer is a member of national assembly.
Aisha Khan’s mother in law won the MNA election is this General Election after working for twenty years with PTI. The daughter in law took to her instagram and congratulated her mother in law.
“20 years of hard work,dedication and untiring determination-ALL for NAYA Pakistan! From mommy-in-law to MNA!”
Ohkay so, the writing of Mustafa Afridi, direction of Saife Hassan & production of Momina Duraid; Sang e Marmar hit out tv screens tonight. The very first episode introduced the main characters effortlessly. There definitely is a lot more that has yet to unravel, but after watching the first episode, I am definitely looking forward to the tracks of few characters especially.
The drama is set in Ghari Baraan, a small town in the the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, that is still run on the basis of patriarchal ideology. The leader of the town Baraan Khan dies & that is when his son Gulistan Khan (Noman Ijaz) informs his son Aurang Khan (Mikaal Zulfikar) to come to Ghari Baraan to attend the funeral of his grandfather. Aurang returns to his village after 2 years & going by the way things run in his village & house, it was obvious that Aurang was indifferent to everything, especially his father. Gulistan Khan is someone who holds his family values & the principals set by his father close to his heart, so much so that he has developed this rigidity in his personality in order to keep the ideology of his father alive.
Aurang has two more brothers & a sister; Saifullah Khan (Omair Rana), Gohar Khan & Sherbano (Uzma Hassan). Sherbano is married to her first cousin Torah Khan & it seems like Torah Khan has a past related to his mother that he hasn’t been able to forget & move on from. Gulistan Khan has kept his other sons closer but just because Aurang has chosen a different path in his life, both; the father & the son do not share a cordial relationship with each other. Aurang returns to his village after 2 years & the welcome that he gets shows him the place he holds in his father’s heart, because Gulistan Khan only has a pile of objections related to him, be it related to his dressing, or his detachment from his family or his perspective. Saifullah & Gohar seem to be doing exactly what their father Gulistan wants, but Aurang has other plans & those plans most certainly do not include being involved in the family matters.
Looks like Aurang has a lady love (Kubra Khan) in Ghari Baraan, who is involved in a one-sided love for him. She happens to be Aurang’s childhood friend but ever since, she has only kept him near to her heart. Saif ur Rehman (Tipu Sharif) happens to be the lady love’s brother & the moment he finds out that his sister & her friend gave a ride to Gulistan Khan’s son Aurang because he was running late for his grandfather’s funeral, he gets furious. It looks like Saif ur Rehman does not share a cordial relationship with Gulistan & in general, Gulistan & Baraan Khan have made quite a few enemies throughout their lives but then it is obvious because power & authority always come with a territory.
Sherbano is definitely not happy with her husband & just because she knows that she has a strong backing of her father & her brothers, she gives her husband a hard time, who already is aloof to the world as he is engrossed in the pain of his past, related to his mother. Torah Khan seems to be the most intriguing character & I am definitely looking forward to his track. His entry was quite interesting too where he saved the thief using logic that no one could say no to. I liked how they slightly touched the fact that the people who are known for their religious knowledge tend to change their stance according to their convenience. Mullah didn’t mind suggesting the chopping of hands as per the Islamic rulings but the moment Torah Khan gave him a little bait, he fell for it & that makes Mullah quite a controversial person because it is obvious that he will never stop any barbarism that Gulistan will instigate because he is always going to maintain his rapport with him, as he knows Gulistan’s power quite well.
I liked the bonding of Aurang with his mother (Sania Saeed). She is the only one Aurang feels for & loves endearingly because she is the only one who not only understands Aurang but supports him completely too. Aurang’s mother isn’t oblivious to the detest Aurang has towards his father, that is why she tries to reason with him & try to make him understand his father’s perspective too. Their scenes together were heart-warming & done really really well.
Finally, Sherbano got what she wanted & that was an apology that too after she degraded her husband & she being the one who initiated the fight. Sherbano wants her husband to know that she has the power & she will exploit it to her heart’s content. Gulistan Khan definitely is someone who doesn’t know how to differentiate between emotions & practicality because despite knowing what Gohar did, he made sure that Torah apologizes to Sherbano. Gulistan obviously looks down on his brother’s children because it looks like his brother did something in his life that he certainly doesn’t or didn’t approve of & I am sure it will have something to do with the choice of his life partner, that is Torah’s mother. Torah also has a sister who seems a bit too interested in her cousin Aurang, but we’ll have to see who will eventually become Aurang’s life partner.
Overall, this episode was quite interesting. Even though the setting & the theme of the drama is on the serious side & I am sure it will keep on getting dense as the episodes will progress, but I liked the precise approach of the director where in just a few scenes, he told us about the mentality that Gulistan Khan endorses. I must say I’m glad to see Hassan Noman in this drama, even though he has a side role to play but I am sure he will leave a great impact. It was a treat to watch him in Preet Na Kariyo Koi & I am sure things would be no different in this drama as well. I must say, I am glad that the drama makers are moving outside the vicinity of Karachi city & exploring more places in our dramas, it changes the mood completely & gives you something refreshing to watch. The acting of all the actors was great & I am eager to see what Noman Ijaz has in store for his fans. Definitely looking forward to the next episode. Please share your thoughts about the first episode of Sang e Marmar.
This episode opened with Haider submitting to the decision of the jirga because he could not see his Taya suffer the consequences of his actions. The conversation between Bibi jaan and her daughter and the ones between Tahira and her mother had absolutely no impact for two reasons. Bibi Jaan’s character is very confusing; I am still not sure which side of her is real!! I am all for grey characters but she goes from loving Shehla to treating her like she is a nobody in no time. After everything she said to Shehla in the previous episode, it was impossible to relate to her feelings for her “daughter”! She was shown saying to Shah Sb that she didn’t want to raise Shehla but had to because he forced her to and now tonight she told Shehla she lost a baby and when Shah Sb brought Shehla she felt like she got her baby girl back! Bibi Jaan’s character isn’t making a lot of sense right now. The actress playing Tahira does not know how to act, I am surprised that she is getting so much work! There is absolutely no variation in her acting, her dialogue delivery is flat and her expressions confusing. Same is true for the actress playing her mother.
The visit to the Mazar and all of Shehla’s conversation with the maid seemed like filler scenes – I am still wondering why they got so much screen time. All of Shehla’s efforts, her emotions and even her conversation with Haider fell flat because of Naveen Waqar’s terrible portrayal and dialogues which were not very touching. She looked good playing the bubbly Shehla but she isn’t very impressive playing the emotional fool who has no control over herself. Shah Sb’s concern for his children and his helplessness was the only part of this episode which I could relate to, rest of it did not work for me at all.
Mansoor and his father just like Bibi Jaan are showing their true colors now. Mansoor’s father does not respect his wife or women in general which is why Mansoor is the same. I am wondering now how could Shah Sb not know this about him since they are bachpan ke dost! Once again a character which was shown as a positive one has been turned into a villain all of a sudden. Mansoor is greedy and he does not respect women therefore Shehla is going to face a very tough time once she gets married to him. Emaad Irfani’s acting too was unimpressive in this episode and Irfan Khoosat is a complete misfit for playing this role. Mansoor found out in tonight’s episode that Shehla was not Shah Sb’s real daughter but that doesn’t change much because he is not marrying her, he is marrying the money and status which he will get automatically once he marries her.
So far, this drama is getting worse with every passing episode already! None of the characters or actors are standing out in any of the roles. There is zero chemistry between the actors and even the most emotional scenes fail to have an impact. The preview of the next episode promised some drama – Shehla will do something extreme after Haider tells her once again that they don’t have a future together. So far the only episode of this drama which was better out of all the 4 which have gone air was the 1st one. The previous episode was full of loop holes and this one was unimpressive to say the least.
How many of you watched this episode of SDBN? Do share your thoughts about it.
P.S. The review of Tum Kon Piya will be posted tomorrow.
Gone are the days when every other Pakistani drama would guarantee its viewers some quality entertainment. From the last few years, where we have seen some great dramas, our industry has churned out some worst dramas as well. There was a time when we hardly came across those dramas that could be labeled as worst because the priorities of our drama-makers were different where their first & foremost focus used to be on the viewer satisfaction, as they knew that they were making these dramas for the viewers & not for themselves, but sadly, that is not the case anymore because our drama industry has turned into another lucrative business & our drama-makers have turned into businessmen where in this day & age the thing they care the most about is the rating. The higher the rating, the greater the misapprehension of believing that the viewers want them to ruin the charm of the drama & also deviate the story from the main plot with which it started, that is why these days, the moment our drama-makers smell the reek of TRP’s, they decide to stretch the drama like a chewing gum, which only in the end deserves to be dumped into the trash can by the viewers, but hey who cares, as far as they are getting the ratings right?
We have two categories of worst dramas these days, in the first category, the dramas are ruined because of the ratings & in the second category, we have those dramas that do not have any substance or story to begin with, but are promoted by the makers as if they will break all the records of popularity, only for the viewers to find out that they were fooled by the drama-makers.
So, in order to pay tribute to these rating-ruined chewing gums, here is the list of the worst 5 dramas of the season & we’re sure that you will agree with the order of the list as well:
Mann Mayal
Writer: Samira Fazal
Director: Haseeb Hassan
Producer: Momina Duraid, Sana Shanawaz, Samina Humayun & Tariq Shah
Drama serial Mann Mayal tops this list for innumerable reasons. The number one reason why Mann Mayal tops this list is that there were huge expectations attached to this play because this was Hamza Ali Abbasi’s first play after Pyare Afzal which was a massive hit, the director of Mann Mayal Haseeb Hassan was the man behind Diyar-e-Dil which was also a very successful drama and most importantly it was promoted aggressively by the producers as the love story of 2016 which would make viewers forget all the other love stories they had ever seen on their television screens. Everyone who was associated with this play made tall claims before this drama went on air. For a few weeks the drama did make sense and it seemed promising but the second Mannu got married and Salahuddin moved to Karachi, things took a turn for the worse and then from there on things just kept on getting more illogical.
The viewers who had started watching the show continued watching it out of curiosity and also because they hoped that it will get better therefore the drama got ratings and as a result the people at the helm of affairs decided it was time to give the viewers another 5 no 7 no maybe 10 more weeks of a drama they liked so much! This is when things completely stopped making sense altogether. Characters appeared and disappeared whenever they were needed to take the story forward, there was hardly any connection between different events and even the major developments in the play happened without a climax and there was no aftermath shown either. Choppy editing and zero continuation in the story made the drama unbearable to watch.
Mann Mayal
Writer: Samira Fazal
Director: Haseeb Hassan
Producer: Momina Duraid, Sana Shanawaz, Samina Humayun & Tariq Shah
Yes! Mann Mayal is first and second on the list because mentioning it only once wouldn’t be “fair” with the viewers who have put up with this torture for so many weeks! Apart from a weak story-line, choppy editing and a drama which has no direction another reason why Mann Mayal is the worst drama of this season and most likely the entire year is that some very talented actors disappointed their viewers by choosing to play characters which unfortunately have become their new introduction in a bad way!
Jeena is the first example – I will think twice before tuning into any drama which has Ayesha Khan in the cast!
Mannu – it is seriously upsetting to see someone like Maya Ali, who doesn’t need to bank on characters which rely solely on becharapan and rona dhona doing exactly that! One would expect such a thing from actresses who are still struggling but why would Maya Ali settle for something like this?
Salahuddin – Hamza Ali Abbasi has been the biggest disappointment as Salahuddin. Not only is his character weak but his acting is the opposite of effortless!! Too many expressions, too much effort and very little emotions make his acting as well his character an epic fail.
The parents – the parents in this drama are a joke! Mannu’s parents in particular have played a major role in making sure that Mannu stays a bechari for the longest time. Saba Hameed, who has been part of some very impressive projects and always gives her best looks bored and disinterested in this one because of obvious reasons. Mannu’s abba’s change of heart and personality from time to time has been very difficult to digest.
On the whole Mann Mayal banks on isolated events and there is no continuation. If you try to make sense out of this show you end up feeling very upset and frustrated. It has been a perfect example of a drama which was supposed to a hit but on the contrary is a huge failure!
Zara Yaad Kar:
Writer of Season 01: Khalil ur Rehman Qamar
Writer of Season 02: Amna Nawaz Khan
Director: Amna Nawaz Khan
Producer: Amna Nawaz Khan
THE LAST VIEWER CLAPPING AT THE END OF THE DRAMA: Amna Nawaz Khan
The drama set in the 1780’s actually started looking like an insult to all the intellectuals who were watching this drama, because it was a poor attempt of the writer to show that he has got more brains than all the viewers combined. A drama that began with the story of a selfish character, making the viewers believe that she will face the consequences, turned into a Happy Halala story where now the ex-husband is on the hunt to find a temporary husband for his ex-wife. When the drama began, we all expected that KRQ-Factor, the wow-factor which drew the viewers’ attention in the first place because everyone is aware of the magic that KRQ’s scripts have created before, but as the episodes progressed, it turned into a chewing gum that was not only losing its elasticity but was losing its taste too. Just when the viewers expected the finale, season 2 of the drama began where the director, mistook herself as the writer & took over the script, hitting the last nail in the coffin because all of a sudden the main leads took the back seat & the forced side characters got the limelight & I might as well add that such side characters/actors where one is totally acting-free & the other is in literal sense breaking the bones, arms, legs of English & Urdu.
This drama could have made a bigger impact if the director had curbed the urge to turn it into a chewing gum because at this stage, this drama is beyond the level of tolerance & has completely lost its purpose. All the characters are now looking like a bunch of doormats, giving each other a tough competition as to which one is a better doormat than the other. Another strong (coughing sarcasm) point of this drama was its dialogues, that in the initial stages made quite an impact & kept the viewers hooked but as the episodes progressed & the story stopped making sense, these dialogues turned into a boring philosophy class that forced the viewers to scratch their heads in the state of confusion because where at one hand, things were as ridiculously simple as black & white, the falsafa class was getting more complicated & difficult to understand, so much so that even one of the characters in the latest episode blurted out ke philosophy jharna band karo & I say Amen to that. The slowwwwwwwwww-mo direction & reactions of all the actors serve as a very strong lullaby for all the viewers & not to forget the forlorn face of Haadi, colorless face of Aneesa, uncombed stands of Uzma, stark white face of Gaiti that gives Casper a tough competition, Gaiti’s angrez-chalay-gaye-mujhe-chorh-gaye accent & foundation-zada face of Waqar, all these things contribute in making this drama one of the worst dramas of this season!
Mor Mahal:
Writer: Surmed Sebai
Director: Surmed Sultan Khoosat
Producer: Baber Javed
This drama is a depiction of the fixation that our writers have with the saas-bahu sagas because the makers of Mor Mahal showed that no matter which century it is, or which era it is, saas-bahu tiffs are what the viewers are going to get & what the writers are going to write because they can not think of anyyyyyyyyyyyything else & they aren’t creative enough, boo hoo!!! I still remember the day when the innocent me saw the promotional posters of Mor Mahal on Facebook, that got me excited about the fact that we were going to get an amazing period drama of the recent times but as I started watching, I found out that this drama had a mother, who was fixated with her son’s millionth shab-e-uroosi & then we had a few wives who were crying buckets because they got married to a feminine husband who only looked manly from the surface but had a brain a size of a peanut & an attention span of a poodle. The promotional posters showed some battles & some manly stuff but when the actual drama began, it turned out to be an entire different story where the ladies were always in the limelight & their petty politics were getting the most coverage. The writer also tried to add in the quotient of fantasy in this drama which actually served no purpose at all because none of the situations were synced with each other. The entire focus of the creative team of Mor Mahal was on the set, costume & jewelry designing but then, how long did they expect that 2 rooms, 3 walls & 2 head-gears will keep the viewers hooked to the drama? In my opinion, the walls made of cardboard, the forest on Akhari’s head & the dim lighting also contributed a great deal in making this drama a worst drama of the season. My readers who have followed my reviews know it really well that my patience level is a bit too high but at the 14th episode of this drama, I gave up because just like Asif Jahan lost his marbles, I lost my level of patience as well. No wonder why this drama didn’t grab the attention of the viewers & didn’t earn much ratings, even though it was promoted as Star Trek of Pakistan but it turned out to be a perfect example of ‘khoda pahar, nikla chuha, wo bhi mara hua’!
Beqasoor
Writer: Sameena Ijaaz
Directed By: Syed Atif Hussain
Produced By: Big Bang Entertainment
The OST of Beqasoor still haunts me – mein beqasoor – yes that is exactly how all the viewers who watched this drama must have felt after watching a few episodes of the show. The main idea of the play was done-to-death – two sisters who are completely opposite to each other, one the ultimate bechari and the other one had all the characteristics of a materialistic and selfish girl! The fact that the bechari Hira was far more annoying than the chalak Sehr made you wonder if the writer and the director had managed to achieve their objective! The negative characters in the play kept your interest alive in the early episodes and the other characters remained predictable and boring throughout the drama.
Black and white characters, twisted turns in the story, Saboor Ali and Samina Peerzada’s never-ending rona dhona, a story which was stretched even though it lacked substance and watching amazing actors like Sajid Hassan and Samina Peerzada settle for such a mediocre script was a huge disappointment. Like all other plays which show women suffer to the extreme – from getting married to a man old enough to be her dad to getting poisoned by her mom, Hira went through it all and more – this drama got the ratings which producers want more than anything else and therefore it ended only after losing all its “fans”!
The viewers expect better from Pakistani writers, directors and producers. They also want the actors they love so much and who are clearly very talented to choose their projects after giving it a lot of thought otherwise people will lose faith in them and will be disappointed as a result of their wrong choices. The good thing is that all the dramas in this list do not define our drama industry, we are still making great dramas and hope that there will be a time when our drama makers stop compromising on quality.
Are there any other dramas which you would like to add to this list? Feel free to share your thoughts.
Zahra Mirza & Fatima Awan
Ohkay so, despite being teensy tiny bit slow, this episode was amazing & power-packed. I love watching this drama & I am so glad that even though so many episodes have gone on-air it is still going strong. I like how situations & all the characters are evolving & every episode brings a new chapter with it.
Haider has pretty much given up on his dream of becoming a politician & because he is feeling burdened by the household expenses, he is forcing himself to do a regular job that will guarantee some fixed income with which he will be able to take care of his family, but little did he know that just when he will stop thinking about everything, Asfand Sultan will appear in his life & ask him to join his party once again. It is amazing how Mishi has not once forced Haider to go out of the way to fend for his responsibilities because she knows that he is trying really hard. If Mishi had wanted, she could’ve easily told Haider to settle for a job but in stead, she chose to tell him to chase his dreams as she knows that politics is something that Haider is most passionate about. I am glad that they introduced this track in Haider’s life once again because things will become even more interesting.
Mishi chose to contact Qadeer because she not only had to talk about Saba but she also wanted to know about his final answer in regards to Humna too. I think it was a wise decision that Mishi made because she know that Saba’s parents would never believe what she will say & Saba will easily persuade them into believing that Mishi was lying, so she knew that if there was one person who’d actually understand the entire situation, it was Qadeer. However, I feel Mishi should have informed Haider about it too, not that it would’ve made much difference because Haider trusts her completely but it wouldn’t have hurt to have Haider’s back in this matter because one way or the other, Haider is linked to this situation because his part of the amount is missing as well.
Haider has made such a good impact on Sara in such a short span of time that even though she still feels uncomfortable at the idea of Mishi living with Haider in his humble abode, she has accepted their relationship. Sara has learned the truth that Haider might not be financially stable, but he knows how to protect Mishi & most importantly, he knows how to make her happy. Sara has seen how determined Haider is & she has also seen how Mishi is at a happy place in this relationship, so she can’t really complain much & that is why she was convinced to go to meet Mishi & Haider’s family with a wedding gift. I am glad that they didn’t cover that scene because they have shown enough of her for us to imagine what she must’ve said & how she must’ve reacted, but it was good to see Sara giving a nod of approval to Mishi & respecting her choices.
I must say, the character that has evolved into a very respectful personality is that of Khadija. It was so nice to see her complimenting Mishi over her smallest of efforts. Also, the way Khadija didn’t pay much heed to what Sara said also goes to show that she isn’t someone who will make a fuss about the facts that she herself is aware of. Khadija isn’t oblivious of the fact that Mishi comes from a very different background, that is why she wasn’t surprised at how Sara reacted & even told Mishi to not worry much about what she must be feeling or thinking. Also, I think it was quite sweet of Khadija when she refused to take the money from Mishi, saying that Haider gave that money to Mishi for her personal use. These are quite a few things that might not matter but actually do stand out in this drama because we rarely get to see such characters, such mothers in law, such husbands, such wives & such daughters in law in our dramas who deal with the situations wisely, who believe in respecting each other, who believe in letting go of the bitter stuff & who are not always on a hunt to makes the matters worse.
I loved loved loved Haider & Mishi’s scenes the most. The way they bicker, the way they taunt each other, the way they compliment each other, it is actually quite refreshing to see a husband & wife behaving like a ‘normal’ couple in the toughest of circumstances, because it shows that the power of love is so strong that they are ready to deal with anything & everything with a smile on their face. Mishi has made her place in Haider’s heart & his home too & Haider has done the same thing because the changes in Sara’s attitude are pretty explanatory. Even though in the initial stages of their marriage, it looked like Haider was quite demanding & believed in having things his way, but as their story progressed, Haider started reciprocating everything that Mishi was doing for him & his family & that is why, he made sure to form cordial terms with Mishi’s mother, as he could see that Sara’s behavior affected Mishi a lot.
So finally, Haider accepted Asfand’s offer because Mishi gave him the validation & push that he needed, but first Haider made sure to let him know that he was pretty much settled with his wife & he won’t be bothered if Asfand will once again have any objections over his marriage. It is good that Asfand doesn’t seem much concerned about Haider’s personal life & only wants his expertise in the field of politics. Mishi finally had a conversation with Qadeer, but she was shocked to know that Qadeer has moved on. I hope now when Humna will get to know this, she will kiss the idea of getting married to him good-bye because she deserves someone better than him for sure. Also, Sikandar got an answer from Wahab that he most certainly wasn’t expecting. I am still not sure if Wahab did this to get back at Haider or he was genuinely interested in Sikandar’s shop, I hope they do uncover the reason behind Wahab’s move as well.
Overall, this episode was amazing & I am so glad we’re getting to see a couple of such individuals who not only believe in supporting each other, but also believe in empowering each other with their validation, with their love & with their trust too. It was for the first time when Mishi also confessed her love for Haider & it was absolutely sweet. All the questions about ‘kangan’ were so filmy & done really well, I can’t thank the writer enough for giving us a couple that behaves normally because this is something that we never get to see in our dramas. The acting of all the actors & the direction of this drama has remained top-notch so far & I am so glad that even at this stage of the drama, the ending of each & every episode leaves us asking for more. Thank you so much team Besharam for giving us an incredibly amazing drama. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Besharam.
Ohkay so, when the smoke erupting from the green tea mug seems more interesting, when Shaan’s Korma Masala advertisement seems more enticing, when the placement of keys on your keyboard seems to catch your attention more than what’s on TV & when the past hour turns out to be the longest & most boring hour of your life, then you know for sure that the drama that you’re tuned to has turned into a disaster.
I’ll get straight to the point. I thought this drama was about the story of Uzma, Mahnoor & Haadi’s characters but I am not sure when did the writer of the season 2 of Zara Yaad kar get this idea that people will be happy to see the side characters taking the lead while pushing the main leads in the background? This episode was about Gaiti & Anoushay & what for, I am still confused. Chalo yan to unke characters gripping hote to bhi baat thi, but their characters are sticking out like sore thumb in the drama & the coverage that they are getting is totally unjustified & is only wasting the time of the viewers!!!
I think since Haadi is a brainless bug, I will suggest him to put an ad on OLX.com.pk for a temporary husband that he is in search of for Mahnoor, I am sure the process will be quicker that way, he will find the guy & we will be free from this torture named Zara Yaad Kar.
Oh well, seems like Uzma turned a blind eye from Fahad because she was too comfortable being a doormat to Haadi. Everyone in this drama is a doormat to one another. Haadi is a doormat to Mahnoor, Mahnoor was a doormat to Waqar, Uzma is a doormat to Haadi, Anoushay is a doormat to Waqar & even Gaiti was a doormat to Waqar too. So many doormats gathered at one place, how cool is that? Well, I had a good laugh at the scene where Mahnoor banged a door on Haadi’s face treating him like a doormat & I knew, I just knew it that now he will scurry like a mouse to Uzma’s home & she will not only listen to his gibberish, but will serve him tea & food too & this is exactly what happened which made me laugh out loud!!! Talk about everyone being brainless & spineless bug in this drama!!! Is this why Haadi told Uzma to cancel her wedding? Only to have her around & give him advises whenever he showed up at her doorstep like a sore loser? My blood actually boiled when I saw Haadi having a normal conversation with Mahnoor & smiling at the thought of her, after planting a seed in Uzma’s mind that she was just compromising in the name of marriage so she should rethink her decision. Haadi displayed a lot of ‘wisdom’ in analyzing Uzma’s situation, so when is he going to put his wisdom to good use in the matters concerning his own pathetic life? Also, didn’t Uzma think that she was ready to leave a guy like Fahad for a loser like Haadi, who will vanish from her life once Mahnoor will be done with Halala & get married to him again? Yeah, all this while I thought at least Uzma had some brains, but oh well!
The scene where Anoushay barged into Haadi’s room inquiring about Waqar was ridiculous & insane. Like she couldn’t get a hold of her loser two-timer boyfriend & there she was giving a piece of her mind to Haadi but yes, at least there was one thing that she said that made sense & that was ‘ye philosophy jharna band karo’, phew, at least there’s someone who thinks the same about this entire falsafa that has been happening in this drama. Waqar is another loser on the loose. I am amazed that after becoming a politician, Gaiti had the time to track Waqar down & call him. I am amazed that these episodes are written by the director herself who happens to be a female, because she left no stone unturned in making all the female characters of this drama look like a bunch of desperadoes who only dream of getting married by hook or by crook, without even bothering if the guy they are drooling over is worth it or not!!!
Oh well, the playful & pleasant music in the background of Haadi & Mahnoor’s scenes was cringe-worthy. Like the director here is showing us a love affair of ex-husband & wife & she is showing us their omlette ka nashta made by Mahnoor ke haath & is still expecting us to accept everything wholeheartedly, like seriously. Seems like even Aneesa has become a part of this adventure too, where she is eager to see her daughter commit Halala & then she covers it using her motherly instincts as an excuse, oh PHULEEEEZZZZZZZZ!!! Get over with this crap already as this drama is back to square 1 & we’re stuck in a rut.
Well, I am having anxiety just by thinking that I’ll have to tune to this drama next week that too when the preview didn’t look like that it will be the last episode. Can any angel-like-human tell me when this torture is ending because I am done with this drama & I don’t have any patience left. I must say, that after watching Shanakht, I never had imagined that Amna Nawaz Khan will become one of those drama-makers who ruin the drama for the sake of ratings & I never thought that just like Samira Fazal’s projects, I’ll have to raise my guard in regards to her projects too. I will be screening her dramas from now on because I don’t think they’re worth my time! Anyways, please share your thoughts about this pathetic episode of Zara Yaad Kar!!!
All the flashback scenes in tonight’s episode reminded me of the good old days when I believed that this drama had something grand to offer! It also reminded me of the torture this drama has put all of us through! The only thing I am looking forward to right now is an ending to this torture. Mannu’s family members welcomed her like Columbus and Ibn-e-Batutta’s families must have welcomed them when they came back from their travels. The viewers were shown the flashback scenes covering Mannu and Salahuddin like we had already forgotten about their love story.
All of Mannu’s troubles came to an end in this episode and Abba took a u-turn! After the surgery he actually had a change of heart. After torturing us for months with her becharapan Mannu is a now a more enlightened individual who knows exactly what she wants from life – yes she had a change of hear too! If the moral of the story was that girls should not see marriage as the ultimate goal than it was definitely not presented in the best way. If it was this easy for Mannu to go back to her parents’ house and live a life she wanted to live then why was Abba’s condition used as an excuse to make Mannu stay in Salahuddin’s house for the longest time? The fact is that this drama would have had a decent ending on this note if Mannu’s mother did not pressurize her to stay in Salahuddin’s house, if Mannu wasn’t turned into the ultimate bechari and if Jeena wasn’t part of this grand plan. That way Mann Mayal could have ended at episode 16.
What exactly was Jeena’s role in this story? Apart from giving Salahuddin zehr and then drinking it herself, she did not add anything to the story. She got plenty of screen time, more than Mannu and Salahuddin’s families combined together and now that she is dead I am wondering why did she get so much attention? Jeena’s character was the most unnecessary character in the show. Unless there are actually viewers out there who felt something for her.
Even in this second last episode things moved forward at a snail’s pace. I don’t want to tune into another show in which Maya Ali sheds a single tear! Maya Ali has cried so much in this drama. It is sad to see someone who is capable of so much more being wasted in a role which has absolutely nothing to offer. Salahuddin kept on asking everyone why Mannu left, what happened to picking up the phone and dialing her number to ask her why she left? Also, Mannu’s call to Salahuddin’s parents and the way he was taken away to the operation theatre was meant to mislead the viewers into thinking that he might have died. Which doctor gives a patient anesthesia before taking him to the operation theatre? That was brand new!
Oh well! The story has still not ended and once Salahuddin is fit to travel he will go to Mannu’s house with a rishta.
How many of you watched this episode and how many of you are going to celebrate when this drama ends?
The drama is back on track with Zebu playing a bigger role in the picture. So far we watched Zebu play a victim and not a survivor but in this episode she chose to do what needed to be done in order to put the person who violated her behind bars. This is the first time that we are watching such a case go to trial in a drama and in the end the rapist will get the punishment he deserves through proper channel. We have seen dramas in which rapists are shot in the end or they lose their senses but we have never seen a rapist go to trial. Although the past few episodes were somewhat disappointing because Zebu’s character had been relegated to the background but they laid the foundation for everything we saw in tonight’s episode. These latest developments will shock Imtiaz because all of this was not part of his grand plan! This episode opened with Arsh distancing himself from Meeran emotionally. He is still as dedicated to this case as he was before but after Meeran’s response to his proposal in the previous episode he is no longer willing to be “just friends” with Meeran either. Arsh’s reaction was realistic but it is still difficult to digest the fact that in all these years both of these individuals have not moved on. Meeran finally tells Arsh the truth and that is when he makes a very important decision – Zebu is the only one who should decide whether she should come out with the truth or not. This was the decision which brought Zebu back in the picture. Zebu is desperate to get her mother out of jail therefore she is willing to take this difficult step. This episode also focused on the prerequisites for taking such a case to the court. These discussions were loud and clear which was a bold yet an important step to raise awareness about the issue. The scenes in the court showed how easy it was for Imtiaz to win this case if Zebu did not decide to share the truth in the court. The viewers however were not shown why Sajida decided to plead not guilty because so far she had been saying that she would confess to the crime. Was it because of Imtiaz’s presence in the court? She did not want to give him the satisfaction of knowing that he had already won the case. All the details of the case are being covered in these last few episodes therefore the pace of the drama has slowed down considerably. This episode was educational and Zebu’s growth from a victim to a survivor was a positive development but it wasn’t very entertaining. The drama sends out a very important message therefore it is there to serve a bigger purpose. Farhan Saeed has proven himself as a versatile actor in this play and Ahsan Khan has won people over with his effortless portrayal of Imtiaz. Farhat Ishtiaq’s take on the story of a rape victim is definitely very different and better from many other dramas which we have seen recently that dealt with the same subject. The story was stretched in the previous few episodes therefore the drama isn’t as entertaining as it was before but no one can deny its educational value. The director Mohammad Ehteshamuddin has extracted the best performances from all the actors involved and this episode was filled with flawless performances mostly because Ins-e-Yazdan did not make an appearance. Hina Altaf’s acting was okay in tonight’s episode, she did whatever was expected from her but she doesn’t add that little something which could have made this role special. The preview of the next episode suggested that it is not going to be the final episode and the focus will be entirely on the hearings of Sajida’s case. Zebu’s presence in the court and her side of the story will change everything. Imtiaz will lose the edge he has right now and it is then that the judge who right now seems to be siding with him will change his approach. The real question is whether Sajida’s will change her approach too or not! How many of you watched this latest episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
Saba Faisal is a versatile Pakistani television celebrity who began her career as a Pakistan Television announcer, later turning into a host and news anchor. She is currently known for her remarkable acting in hit dramas like Humsafar, Durr-e-Shehwar, Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai, Pyare Afzal, Ishq Tamasha, Baaghi, Ghissi Pitti Mohabbat, Samjhota, Zara Yaad Kar, Main Manto Nahi Hoon, Haya, and others. The actor enjoys a massive Instagram following of 2.4 million and is known for giving television interviews that often spark controversy.
Recently, a 20-year-old interview of Saba Faisal was shared by Ejaz Bhutta on Facebook. In the interview, Saba Faisal eloquently described the etiquettes they were taught at PTV as presenters and hosts of Khawateen Time. She said that at PTV, hosts were strictly instructed not to sit with one leg crossed over the other, as it was considered deeply disrespectful.
She further added, “I have taught this to my children as well. Nowadays, whenever I switch on the TV, I see hosts sitting in this posture with one leg over the other, often with their feet pointing towards the guest. These things hurt me a lot. You should sit straight and respect your guests.” The host instantly changed her posture. Watch here:
The old clip of Saba Faisal sparked debate, with many saying she looked stunning, confident, and graceful, while others felt she was criticizing or “gaslighting” the host for sitting in a leg-over-leg posture. Read the comments below:
Zanjeerain is a popular Pakistani prime-time drama series airing on Hum TV. The drama is directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, written by Farhat Ishtiaq, and presented by Momina Duraid Productions. The story revolves around the tribal culture of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Sajal Aly plays the character of Rabiya, a strong and hardworking woman whose husband, Mudassir, was killed by her former fiancé. The story takes a new turn when she becomes the responsibility of her late husband’s best friend. Fans are loving the drama and its stellar cast; however, Zanjeerain was not initially finalized with the same lead cast.
According to details shared by TV critic Dr. Ejaz Waris, the role of Sar Buland Khan, which is currently being portrayed by Daniyal Zafar, was originally offered to Bilal Abbas Khan and he rejected it. If the initial cast was locked, the drama would have featured Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan as the lead pair. Similarly, the character of Zafran Khan was initially offered to Nauman Ijaz, marking a significant casting difference. The role currently played by Sehar Hashmi was reportedly offered to Mamya Shajaffar, who even completed one day of shooting before the cast was changed. According to Dr. Ejaz Waris, Sehar Hashmi’s character will eventually die, and the story will then be led by Usman , Sajal Aly, and Daniyal Zafar. Watch here:
Fans are giving mixed reactions, with some saying that the original cast was amazing. A few said, “Bilal Abbas probably rejected the role because he felt that Usman had more scenes.” One fan wrote, “The drama would have been on another level if Bilal had been the main lead.” Bilal Abbas’s fans are happy that he did not accept the drama. Read the comments below.
Momina Iqbal is a very famous Pakistani television star who has been embroiled in a legal battle with PMLN MPA Saqib Chadhar. It all started when the actor went to NCCIA with proofs that Saqib was harassing her and he was trying to sabotage her upcoming wedding. She is now married to Muhammad Hamza Habib and her wedding took over social media. New updates have come up in the case as NCCIA has taken action against Saqib Chadhar.
NCCIA has registered an FIR against Saqib Chadhar under PECA act. The case was registered after both Momina Iqbal and Saqib Chadhar’s phones went through forensic investigation. According to FIR, Saqib , his wife and their associates have been running a sustained campaign against Momina and also cyber bullied and threatened her. She added that after she rejected Saqib Chadhar’s marriage proposal on finding out about his first wife, the harassment and threats started. Her 2023 proposal was also sabotaged. Now Saqib Chadhar was intimidating her with leaking private videos if she got married to Hamza Habib. This made her come forward and file this case.
Momina Iqbal has now gotten married and NCCIA registered this case against Saqib Chadhar after finding sufficient evidence against him. He went to a court in Lahore and got interim bail in the case so he won’t be arrested for the time being.
Saba Qamar is one of the biggest stars in the country. Her power over the screens and the way she carries herself is phenomenal and she can play any role with perfection. Be it Besahram, Baaghi, Pamaal or Muamma, she has shown time and again how she is a chameleon who gets under the skin of every character. The actress has been roped in to play the character of infamous cocaine dealer Anmol pinky in a drama announced by Geo TV.
Now, Saba Qamar colleague from Bunty In Love You has something to say to her. Noman Habib who is an actor himself advised Saba Qamar against taking up the role of Anmol Pinky. He said that Anmol is a drug dealer and if you play her character, public may start idolizing her. Instead you should do a drama based on a heroic character.
The internet is agreeing strongly with Noman Habib. They are also now advising Saba Qamar to not take the role. One user wrote, “He is absolutely right. Agreed.” Another added, “Why make a drama on Anmol Pinky? What impact did she had on anyone’s life?” One said, “I also wrote the same thing but she will do a drama that will sell.” Here is the reaction:
Zanjeerein is a promising show which started airing on Hum TV and it is giving back to back big surprises. The show killed off a big character like Sherdil and fans were still reeling from that loss. However, Ameer Gilani and Sajal Aly’s chemistry as Mudassir and Rabiya was cute, gentle and made everyone happy. However, the latest episode has brought a shocking twist in their fate.
While the newlyweds were expressing love and admiration for each other and Mudassir was celebrating Rabiya’s birthday, Torsum reached them. What followed was a roller coaster of emotions as Mudassir showed why he was the most beloved character in Zanjeerein. He saved Rabiya by hiding her in the water tank. He fought Torsum without a weapon and got shot. Sarbuland could not reach him in time.
This is what went down:
The internet is feeling Rabiya and Mudassir’s pain. One user wrote, “Ameer Gilani and Sajal Aly’s acting gave me goosebumps.” Another added, “The way Mudassir looked at Rabiya knowing this was the last time.” One went, “I hate Torsum now. His evil has no redemption left.” Here is the reaction:
Zombeid is a new film starring Fahad Mustafa and Mehwish Hayat. This is another of Fahad’s collaboration with Fizza Ali Meerza and Nabeel Qureshi. The film was released on Eid ul Adha and Fahad has been celebrating the success of this movie. The actor has shared that the movie has won hearts as well as the bank. But journalist Naeem Hanif does not agree with the film’s success.
Naeem Hanif is a seasoned journalist and he was analyzing Fahad Mustafa’s request to Punjab Government to extend cinema timings amid lockdown as his film is receiving love of the audience. Naeem Hanif said that Zombeid as well as all other Eid films were flops. He added that Zombeid was not even able to sell 2 tickets on 3-4th day of Eid and no one was coming to watch it. He criticized Fahad Mustafa and company who try to fake the success of their film when their content is bad.
Naeem Hanif further added that if public is not coming to watch your film till 10 p.m., increasing two more hours won’t help you. He added that Fahad Mustafa and others cannot make a film until they collaborate with old technicians of the film. He also said that Fahad and others got a share from Punjab government’s film grant without any merit.
Iqrar Ul Hassan’s second wife Farah Yousaf is also an anchor a famous personality. She creates her own content and hosts her own shows. The anchor was currently on a spiritual journey and she had a beautiful time. She was documenting the whole process and shared how it felt for as she was in Saudi Arabia.
Farah Iqrar ul Hassan performed Hajj in 2026 with her loved ones. Iqrar could not accompany her on the journey. She completed her rituals and she was due to come back where she was welcomed by her husband’s third wife and her friend Aroosa Iqrar. Aroosa came to the airport with flowers and garlands to surprise her.
The whole thing turned into a surprise for her when her husband Iqrar ul Hassan also appeared in the Vlog. He hugged her, congratulated her for her Hajj and put a flower garland on her neck. This was a surprise for the Haji lady. The family all went home after having a great day.
Nadia Khan is a renowned Pakistani television host and actress who is best known for her dramas, including Des Pardes, Bandhan, Manzilen, Kaisi Aurat Hoon Main, Dolly Darling, Kumzarf, and Aesi Hai Tanhai. She often remains in the spotlight for her bold and fearless opinions on dramas, celebrities, and current affairs through shows like Kya Drama Hai and Rise and Shine. Besides this, Nadia Khan is also admired for her YouTube channel, OutStyle with Nadia. She has a massive Instagram following of 2.5 million. Nadia was recently seen in Hum TV’s comedy Eid telefilm Zohra Jabeen, which received both praise and criticism from the television viewers. It was high rated show of the slot. Many called out Nadia Khan for doing overacting, a few even said she doesn’t know acting.
Recently, in one of the weekly episodes of Kya Drama Hai, Atiqa Odho responded to the criticism surrounding Nadia Khan’s acting in the telefilm.
Talking about it, Atiqa Odho said, “She was looking lovely on the screen. It was a sitcom, a satire-type format. I read many comments against her where people said she was overacting, but what are your expectations from a comedy play? A comedy play has its own pace and pulse; it is unlike a serious drama. I don’t know why people reacted against it. Everyone was doing a great job, which was the requirement of the genre. I enjoyed Nadia Khan’s energy throughout. The story was okay and different. What I didn’t like was that there was no reference to Eid. They should have added something related to Eid. It wasn’t my favourite genre, and I have already done a role similar to Zohra Jabeen. I loved the references to our dramas like Muamma and Ishq Murshid. ” Watch here:
Abrar-ul-Haq is a multi-talented Pakistani artist and politician known for his Bhangra and pop music, as well as his charitable work. He earned timeless fame in the early 1990s and gained recognition through his famous Punjabi hit song *Billo*. His other notable songs include Cycle, Jatt, Rang Rang, Pardesi, December, Sanu Tere Naal, Nach Punjaban, Chamkeeli, and many others. Abrar Ul Haq is currently admired for his services in the healthcare sector. The singer often appears on TV shows and podcasts, where he speaks about his fellow artists.
Recently, Abrar Ul Haq appeared as a guest on Public Demand Season 2, hosted by Mohsin Abbas Haider. During the show, he took a dig at both Iqrar Ul Hassan and Jawad Ahmed over their political ambitions.
Responding to the host’s question regarding Jawad Ahmed’s statement that a laborer would earn the equivalent of one tola of gold if he would come in the power, Abrar Ul Haq said, “I just enjoy his big claims because I can’t do anything else. Only he can make claims like these.”
Abrar Ul Haq further took a dig at Iqrar Ul Hassan’s marriages, saying, “The man who can manage three wives can also manage the public, I believe, because a wife is complete politics. It should be taught as a subject at university. So, the one who has managed three wives can maybe become a successful politician.”
When asked who, between Jawad Ahmed and Iqrar Ul Hassan, was the last hope for Pakistan, Abrar Ul Haq replied that neither of them was Pakistan’s last hope.
Fazila Qazi is a renowned Pakistani television artist who often shares social commentary on her official YouTube and Instagram accounts. She was recently awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz. Fazila Qazi is married to renowned television artist Kaiser Khan Nizamani, and they are parents to two talented sons, Ahmed Nizamani and Zorain Nizamani. Both Fazila and Kaiser had a love marriage, and they are quite expressive about their relationship.
In a recent interview with Misbah Khalid for her thoughtful podcast The Light With In, Fazila Qazi opened up about the conditions she set before marrying her husband, Kaiser Khan Nizamani.
Fazila Qazi said, “When me a and Kaiser were getting married, I set certain conditions before marrying him. I told him clearly that I wouldn’t work after marriage, and even if I will work, I would spend that money solely on myself. The house and kitchen would only be run by your earnings. Especially, the food cooked in the kitchen would be managed by you and he managed everything perfectly. It was my decision to cook for him because he was doing so much for us. After I started cooking everything at home, everyone got used to my cooking, and now they can’t eat outside or from anyone else. If we hire a cook, he can’t cook for more than a week.” Here is the link to the video:
Bushra Ansari is a seasoned Pakistani television and film artist, praised for her impeccable acting, writing, singing, and hosting skills. Fans also admire her comedy. Recently, her hit dramas like Tere Bin, Dekh Zara Pyar Se, Very Filmi, and Kabhi Mein Kabhi Tum have been well received by audiences. Fans especially loved her in the Ramzan drama Dekh Zara Pyar Se. She is currently appearing in Geo TV’s hit drama Shaidai and fans are loving her strong presence in the series.
Recently, Bushra Ansari appeared on the podcast Lunch with Lillas. In the podcast, she revealed a common habit shared by both Humayun Saeed and Sonya Hussyn, who are big names in the Pakistani entertainment industry.
Talking about it, Bushra Ansari said, “Actors are usually good and don’t take much time getting ready, but there is an actress who comes late. She is bound by her habit of waking up late. She is a great actress. Yes, she does not throw any tantrums after arriving on set. You can make her work until 2 a.m., so those who cast her know she will not appear before 2:00 p.m. but will work hard after that. Likewise, Humayun Saeed is also the same. There are certain celebrities who are bound by their habit of waking up late. No one forgets lines—yes, a few older actors may forget them, but otherwise no one does. In earlier times, Shafi Muhammad used to forget his lines.” Watch here:
Sami Sani is a popular television artist who debuted in the early nineties with classic dramas such as Aroosa and Aanch. He also appeared in Doosra Aasman, Sheeshey Ka Gher, Naseeb, Saaya 2, Teri Behisi, Saiban, Bikhray Lamhe, and several others. Bikhray Lamhe also marked his directorial debut, after which he went on to direct dramas like Sharakat Pyari Nimmo, Saaya 2, and others. Sami Sani currently lives in the USA but often travels to Pakistan for work commitments.
Recently, Sami Sani has been actively sharing videos on his official Instagram. The veteran PTV star’s current appearance has changed significantly from how fans remember him in the early nineties. He now has a bald look with a salt-and-pepper beard. In one of his motivational videos, he spoke about people’s harsh behavior and how it can hurt others deeply, comparing it to the pain of being cut. Watch his video:
Sami Sani’s recent appearance on social media surprised fans. Many recognized him by his voice because of the drastic change in his looks. One fan wrote, “At first I didn’t recognize you, then I heard your voice and instantly recognized you. Another wrote, ‘Great to see you. I just saw your drama Aroosa recently and loved it.’” Another commented, “You used to play negative roles in PTV dramas, but you seem to be a nice person.” Yet another said, “I remember you from Aanch—you played Shagufta Ejaz’s cousin.” Many said it was refreshing to see him back and that he should work in dramas again. Fans also admired his new bald look. Read the comments:
Bushra Ansari is one of the biggest superstars of Pakistan. She is a veteran who has been ruling the industry for four decades now. Her personal life has also been in the news for the past few years as she finally announced her second marriage to director Iqbal Hussain. The couple came together as guests on Mazaq Raat.
Iqbal Hussain revealed for the first time how he loved Bushra Ansari for years. He revealed that as a college student, he used to keep Bushra’s magazine cut outs with him. He also started to go to PTV Islamabad as that is where she used to work. Bushra Ansari was busy with her life back then and never noticed him.
Bushra Ansari revealed that she actually hosted a show back in the 90s where a college aged Iqbal Hussain came. She mocked his hairstyle too at the time but he did not answer her. Years later Iqbal revealed that he was just awestruck on seeing her. That was actually their first official meeting.
This is how he yearned for his now wife for decades:
Hammad Shoaib is an actor and model who has been a part of the drama industry for a few years now. His passion for acting and dancing brought him to showbiz and he has slowly paved a place for himself. The actor is going through a painful loss as he made this sad announcement.
Hammad Shoaib’s beloved mother just passed away. She was his whole world and support. Her sudden loss has shook the family and Hammad shared this sad news through his Facebook account.
The actor revealed his loss and the public is sending condolences his way. Losing your parent is a pain which cannot be endured easily. He has requested prayers for the deceased as well as prayers of Sabr for the family.
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Illaihi Rajioon! May the passed soul rest in peace and May Allah grant strength to Hammad Shoaib and his family to cope with this loss. Ameen!
Hadiqa Kiani is one of the biggest superstars of Pakistan. She has made name in music, acting and philanthropy. She was awarded Sitara e Imtiaz this year and she was applauded by everyone. The starlet is now enjoying some down time with family and beloved son Nad e Ali.
Hadiqa Kiani chose Kenya for family vacation. They all went for Safari and spent time amongst nature. They observed wildlife and the star has shared moments with the world. The mother son duo put a stylish foot forward. They were seen having a great time. Here are some clicks:
Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz is having the time of his life. The actor just gave a big hit in the form of Ghulam Badshah Sundari. The drama became a sleeper hit and the last episode premiered in cinemas. The actor was enjoying himself and now a video of an incident from the event is going viral.
Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz was posing with his co-star Saima Baloch who played Motiya. She suddenly asked him not to touch her. Zaviyar was not touching her in the first place and made her more comfortable in a graceful manner after the request.
The internet is reacting to this situation now. One user wrote, “Zaviyar handled this in a mature and graceful manner.” Another added, “Why did she touch him later on? Isn’t that wrong?” One went, “He was not touching. He was just protecting her from crowd.” This was the reaction:
Shahzad Nawaz is an actor who is beloved for his styling, the aura he carries on screen and how he has become a fan favourite within a short span of time. He is currently a part of two big shows Humraahi and Doctor Bahu. The actor is also hosting a podcast these days.
Shahzad Nawaz recently went viral after he gave a statement on his podcast. He spoke about how he thinks Quaid e Azam’s picture shall be removed from currency notes. He said this in a sarcastic way as he was criticizing people who take bribes while knowing the founder’s picture is on the note.
This is what he said:
The statement was mistreated by certain media and social media and now Shahzad Nawaz is taking legal action against those. They made it seem like the actor actually wants to remove Quaid e Azam’s picture and did not add details. He shared a notice for people who misconstrued his words and he will not be taking this lightly.
Nida Yasir is a supremely talented Pakistani host, admired for hosting Pakistan’s long-running morning show Good Morning Pakistan on ARY Digital since 2011. She is also a successful producer and entrepreneur. Nida has been married to renowned TV actor and director Yasir Nawaz for more than two decades, and they have three children.
Nida and Yasir recently celebrated their 24th anniversary on Good Morning Pakistan. In the show, Nida advised couples to go on a staycation.
Nida Yasir said, “I have tried to take time out for ourselves in these years, even if I had to force Yasir. Sometimes when Yasir and I used to have an anniversary coming up, or my or his birthday, we used to go somewhere for four or five days, leaving the children behind. Because we deserve this time, and all couples should do this to revive their married life. It is not necessary to go outside Pakistan, but staycation is very much in nowadays, where you go to another place other than home to spend time together. Just for one day, you stay away from your children, family, and your daily routine life. You know what Yasir gifted me this year? Yasir gave me that freedom that, for the first time, I went on a solo vacation. I went alone to meet the children abroad, which is another thing, but this time I took Balaj along for the first time, and we enjoyed the vacation. Yasir took full responsibility during the whole Eid. I was very tired because of Eid show recordings and running around.” Watch here:
Nida Yasir’s staycation/vacation advice to couples is getting severe public backlash, where many are saying that, like her, her advice is also elite. One wrote, “You have that much money to do such things, while a normal household woman barely meets her daily needs.” One wrote, “She comes up with new ideas to frustrate already struggling women.” Another wrote, “Your husband agrees because you have crores to offer him.” Read comments
Faysal Quraishi is a seasoned Pakistani actor and host. His notable dramas include Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, Bashar Momin, Muqaddar, Khaie, Haiwaan, Farq, Hook, Behroopia, Bheegi Palkain, and Fitoor. The actor recently garnered praise for his outstanding performance as Kamran in Case No. 9. Faysal Quraishi has always been a patriotic, non-political Pakistani figure who likes to participate in national causes.
Recently, Faysal Quraishi was scheduled to go to Canada with Aijaz Aslam to raise funds for Namal University Pakistan, a Pakistani educational institution for youth that runs solely on charity. The institution was established by former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.
In his recent video, posted by the official Namal University page, Faysal Quraishi seemed deeply upset and revealed that he would not be able to go to Canada for Namal fundraisers due to some personal reasons that he cannot disclose on camera. He further added that his commitment at home was serious due to which he had to miss thevopportunity he was excited for. He further thanked Adnan Siddiqui for joining the cause in his absence. In the video, Faysal Quraishi appeared under pressure and seemed close to tears. Watch the video first.
Faysal Quraishi’s fans are expressing concern over his recent video, in which many said he seemed under pressure while making it and appeared on the verge of tears. A fan wrote, “The way he is speaking, it seems there is a bigger issue.” Another wrote, “Maybe higher authorities stopped him from going to fundraisers.” A fan also commented, “After watching his expressions, I thought something had happened to Adnan Siddiqui.” Fans were also concerned about his health, family, and work commitments. Many extended their prayers for him and urged him to take care of himself. Read the comments.
Sara Chaudhry is a former Pakistani television actor who gained fame due to her excellent acting skills. She rose to prominence through the PTV long play Chokhat. Her other notable dramas include Behlawa, Tere Pehlu Main, Teri Ik Nazar, Din Dhalay, Chahat, Malangi, Tum Kahan Hum Kahan, and others. Sara Chaudhry left the media industry as a conscious decision due to her religious awakening. She joined the Al-Huda Institute and dedicated her life to religious preaching. Sara joined showbiz in 2002–2003 and left it in 2010.
Recently, Sara Chaudhry appeared on Naeem Saqib’s podcast, where she spoke for the first time about her divorce.
Replying to the host’s question, “Why did you get separated even after so many sacrifices and religious practice? You changed yourself for your husband,” Sara Chaudhry said: “Yes, people do say that despite changing everything and leaving showbiz, she still got divorced. These are the rules set by Allah; yes, they are not so appreciated and likable in religion. We should not appreciate, promote, or glorify divorce; we should condemn it. But it is not logical to say that a religious person cannot opt for divorce. Some things are written in fate; and both the partners have their positives and negatives. We tried to keep this relationship work and worked hard to save it, but when we realized it would not go further, we mutually decided to separate.”
It is worth mentioning that Sara Chaudhry got married to a Pakhtoon man 15 years ago and is the mother of five children.
Shagufta Ejaz is a renowned Pakistani TV actress who gained fame through her iconic roles in classic PTV dramas. Her most notable dramas include Aanch, Kashkol, Jangloos, Khala Kulsoom Ka Kunba, Uper Gori Ka Makan, Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya, Zindan, Mere Damad, Baiti, and others. Fans also love her presence in the popular Pakistani sitcom Bulbulay. Currently, Shagufta Ejaz is receiving praise for her acting in Bus Tera Saath Ho. She is also a regular YouTube vlogger who often shares her opinions on digital media.
Last year, Shagufta Ejaz made headlines for her weight loss transformation, which sparked an online debate, with many claiming that she used Ozempic.
Recently, Shagufta Ejaz has once again responded to the most-asked question, saying, “Don’t ask me again and again about my weight reduction journey. My situation was in front of you all, you all know what I had been through, and now I don’t want to repeat it again and again. People literally begged me in messages to know about my weight loss journey, but now I feel bad when you ask me because almost everybody—the whole country, the whole world—knows what happened to me. I stopped eating everything due to my circumstances. I didn’t lose weight due to depression. Basically, I stopped eating during my depression phase, which made me thin. I know it isn’t a good thing to do. I became so weak and malnourished. I hardly recovered from that time. Otherwise, I love you all. I love meeting you. I love your encouragement and concern for my children” Watch here:
Shahzad Nawaz is a renowned Pakistani television personality and actor who started his media career as an advertising expert. He is currently known for playing father roles in hit dramas like Parizaad, Badshah Begum, Mein, Ghulam Bashah Sundri, and Shanas. Nowadays, he is garnering praise for his performances in both Humrahi and Dr Bahu, as a strict father-in-law. Besides acting, he is hosting a podcast for NJ Spotlight, where he invites other actors from the industry.
Recently, Shahzad Nawaz gave an interview to Rise and Shine, the morning show hosted by Nadia Khan. In the show, he talked about the response he is getting on Dr Bahu and also revealed Sharmila Tagore’s special message to him.
Talking about it, Shahzad Nawaz said, “Do you know I even received DMs of real life lady doctors on Instagram? Both the doctors told me an interesting thing that their fathers-in-law are the same. One even said the Dr Bahu father-in-law is nothing because the language my father-in-law uses is insane and unbearable. She did her catharsis through message. And on another occasion, someone told me his story is like Dr Salman of Dr Bahu. And about Dr Shahnawaz, there is a special thing. I got a message from Sharmila Tagore through Mehreen Jabbar. She said to her, ‘I hate this man Dr Shahnawaz, but this actor carried it so well. Tell him that he acted so well.’” Sharmila Tagore is mother of Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan. Here is the link to the video:
Momina Iqbal and Hamza Habib’s wedding has taken over social media. The newlyweds are receiving love and blessings and videos and pictures from all their events have gone viral. Their Barat was a fun event and they were surrounded by their loved ones.
Momina Iqbal wore a Fahad Hussyn bridal and she was a full glam bride. Now a video from her bridal makeover is going viral and people noticed a detail.
The actress was allegedly smoking during her makeup and this is the video which started the discussion:
The internet is reacting to the video and alleged smoking and they have a very different outlook. One user wrote, “Smoking does not make a woman characterless. It will only affect her lungs.” Another added, “Men smoke all the time. Its her choice.” One went, “We have our life to deal with. No need to care about her smoking.” This is what people think:
Qaiser Piya is a comedian and actor who us loved for his comic timing and how he has always been close to his fans. He has never offended his fans and he has appeared in the biggest shows like Mazaq Raat and Gup Shab. He was a guest on Wasi Shah’s show and shared an emotional chapter of his life.
Qaiser spoke about his relationship with his father. He got emotional as he shared that they were both very close. His father also respected him, something you do not see in our society. He respected his son and loved him. He narrated that in his last time, Qaiser Piya felt that his father wanted to say something. His father spoke his last words to Qaiser’s friend.
Qaiser Piya’s father was sad not because he was passing but because he will leave his son alone. His father said that he prays every father gets blessed with a son like him. The actor was in tears when he revealed this beautiful bond.
Momina Iqbal is a big star of Pakistani dramas. She is currently in the news for her legal fight against her ex Saqib Chadhar as well as her wedding to Hamza Habib. The couple just tied the knot in a beautiful and lavish ceremony and they are so much in love. The couple’s pictures are circulating all over the internet while Momina as a bride has captivated her fans. Now, fans are finding resemblance between Hamza and one of their favourite stars.
Fans think Momina Iqbal’s husband resembles Ali Abbas. Ali Abbas is a senior star now who is known for his very natural acting and the way he carries himself with humility and grace. Internet thinks Hamza is either a copy of Ali or they look like brothers. Here is how they look in comparison:
The internet is reacting to this resemblance and they think Momina Iqbal’s husband may be a long lost brother of Ali Abbas. One fan wrote, “They look like twins.” Another added, “Their faces resemble a lot.” One said, “They look like brothers.” This is the reaction:
Danish Taimoor is a superstar of the drama industry. His fandom is vast and all his shows break records every time. The actor is self-made and he has reached the pinnacle of success. He is also a father to two children now. The actor just took a trip down memory lane and took his fans alongside him.
Danish stopped at his old school as he was reliving the era when he was a carefree student. He showed bis school building as well as remembered how canteens were and where he used to run in the corridors. As the vacations are in, kids were not in school but he got to pleasantly meet his old teacher as well as his Wali Bhai, both of whom are still working at the school.
The internet is sending love to Danish Taimoor on these old memories. One fan wrote, “From these corridors to stardom, you have come a long way.” Another added, “Everyone there must be proud of you.” One said, “Oh you made me remember this school. I also went there.” Here is the reaction:
Bilal Abbas Khan is a superstar of the current generation. He speaks through his work and he has largely remained a private person otherwise. The actor has performed Hajj in 2026 and he has been through this spiritual journey alongside many other Muslim celebrities. He was spotted in a few videos but he did not post anything himself.
The actor did not post any images or videos from his Hajj journey. Fans however were spotting Bilal Abbas Khan and they filmed him. A fan made a video of his while praying in Masjid un Nabawi and shared it online. It went viral within seconds.
The internet is not happy with how his privacy is being invaded. One fan wrote, “He is a Muslim. Let him pray in peace.” Another added, “He is not posting anything himself so let him be.” One said, “People need to respect a Muslim’s privacy when he is just praying.” Here is the reaction:
Kanwal Farooq is a rising Pakistani television star who recently gained fame through the popular reality show Tamasha. She became one of the popular contestants due to her friendships during the show and her connection with the Tamasha winner. She also made headlines on social media for her viral video with Adnan Siddiqui.
Recently, Kanwal Farooq appeared on Abdul Hayee Siddiqui’s podcast, where she spoke about her luxurious lifestyle and vacations in Dubai.
Replying to the question, “How do you afford to live at the Burj Al Arab?”, Kanwal said, “Yes, I have been living in the Burj Al Arab in Dubai because I am fond of living in Dubai, and you have to pay the price for the life you want. Besides this, I also live in Islamabad, and I have a large circle of friends, which includes politicians and members of the business community. So, one can have a wish to stay in the most expensive hotels if they work hard and have the capability to achieve it.”
Kanwal Farooq’s lavish lifestyle in Dubai sparked backlash on social media. One user wrote that her source of income seems suspicious, although she does not want to reveal it. Another commented, “I had a lot of respect after watching Tamasha, but after this podcast, all respect is gone.” One user said, “Common sense says if politicians or businessmen have interest in her then she must be on special terms with them.” Many people questioned what kind of profession allows someone to stay at the Burj Al Arab, as everyone is curious about her income source. Read comments:
Merub Ali is a talented young Pakistani television actress, model, and digital creator known for her popular television and digital media appearances. Her notable projects include the TV dramas Sinf-e-Aahan, Paristan, Wabaal, and Farrar. Besides acting, Merub graduated with a law degree and has also established herself as a successful model. Merub was previously engaged to Asim Azhar, but the couple called off their engagement last year.
Recently, Merub Ali went through a difficult time after undergoing finger surgery. According to Merub, one of her fingers had been locking up and experiencing restricted movement. She revealed that she was initially declared fit by both a rheumatologist and a neurologist, but her orthopedic surgeon ultimately recommended surgery.
Merub Ali further shared that she had expected it to be a minor procedure; however, the surgery turned out to be more complicated and time-consuming than she had anticipated. The procedure was performed at Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi. She also shared a video update with her followers regarding the surgery. Watch here:
Merub Ali is now receiving prayers and well wishes from her friends, fans, and colleagues. Maya Khan, Dur-e-Fishan Saleem, Sana Fahad, Rabya Kulsoom, and many others extended their prayers for her speedy recovery. Several fans also advised her to take proper rest and avoid excessive typing on her phone, as it could aggravate the pain. One social media user suggested that such a condition can sometimes develop due to active participation in sports. Read the comments below:
Ayeza Khan is a renowned Pakistani television actress who boasts a remarkable Instagram following of 14.6 million. Her notable dramas include Chaand Tara, Meherposh, Chaudhary and Sons, Mere Paas Tum Ho, Mohabbat Tum Se Nafrat Hai, Pyare Afzal, Laapata, and Jaan-e-Jahan, among others. Fans recently praised her excellent performance in Geo TV’s popular drama serial Humraaz.
Nowadays, Ayeza has surprised her fans with her back-to-back bold looks and photos, as she has been continuously sharing pictures in sleeveless outfits—something she had never worn before and had previously refused to wear in television shows and modeling campaigns.
Today, Ayeza Khan once again shared another revealing look from her trip to Turkey with her husband, Danish Taimoor. Ayeza wore an ice-blue spaghetti-strap top and was seen enjoying affectionate moments with Danish Taimoor. She also spent some serene time by the sea. Here are a few pictures:
Ayeza Khan’s fans appear to be disappointed and shocked by her revealing outfits. Many claim to have unfollowed her, and some pointed out that her Instagram following has decreased from 14.9 million to 14.6 million. One fan wrote, “I have unfollowed her; I can’t support this anymore.” Another commented, “So now her husband has allowed her to wear sleeveless outfits?” One wrote, “She has turned her fans into haters.” Another said, “Mrs. Danish Taimoor is soon going to become a film actress, so showing skin has become a necessity.” One user remarked, “Her husband lectures others during Ramadan; perhaps he should start from his own home.” Another asked, “Is this happening because of a lack of work or something else?” Read the comments here:
Sahiba Afzal is a popular Pakistani film and television actress known for her hit films alongside renowned actors like Rambo, Reema, Babar Ali, and others. She is currently working in Pakistani dramas, and fans have recently praised her performances in Neeli Kothi, Sitaron Se Agay, Aafat, Gunjal, Mufaad Parast, and others. Nowadays, Sahiba and Rambo’s elder son, Ahsan Afzal Khan, has also started working in television dramas, and fans recently loved him in Shar Pasand.
Recently, Sahiba Afzal appeared on Javeria Saud’s YouTube show, where she opened up about her expectations for her future daughter-in-law.
Talking about it, Sahiba Afzal said, “Nobody is complete; only Allah is perfect. What I want from my daughter-in-law is that she loves my son and is kind-hearted. If she will truly love my son, she will take care of him even when we are no longer in this world. I will relieved then. If my son loves her more than us, I am mentally prepared for it and won’t mind at all. However, on your concerns that Rambo will be a strict father-in-law, I would say he is not strict but caring and concerned about family. He will probably be advising her to eat healthy, stay healthy, and avoid fizzy drinks and unhealthy food. That’s all. And maybe he would want her to take care of her home and manage it well. Ahsan has many girls’ names saved, but right now both my sons are focused on their careers and studies.” Here is the link to the video:
Wasim Akram, Misbah-ul-Haq, Fakhr-e-Alam, Saeed Anwar, and several other personalities performed Hajj together this year. They were part of an official VIP Hajj arrangement organized by ARY Sports. During the Hajj rituals, Wasim Akram and his friends faced backlash for several reasons. Firstly, Wasim Akram made headlines for his viral swing-style Rami al-Jamarat video, which showed the ritual of stoning the devil. Later, another video of Wasim Akram holding bananas for Misbah-ul-Haq also went viral. Besides this, Fakhr-e-Alam extensively documented their Hajj journey, sharing videos and pictures with fellow celebrities, including Bilal Abbas Khan and Tabish Hashmi. Their Hajj trip was termed a “picnic” by many netizens.
Recently, Wasim Akram, Fakhr-e-Alam, and Misbah-ul-Haq responded to the criticism regarding their Hajj experience.
Talking about it, they said, “People asked why we didn’t shave our heads. Before coming for Hajj, we had already consulted Ulema-e-Karam, and they gave us two options: either shave our heads completely or perform Qasr, which involves trimming a portion of the hair. We chose the second option. The second criticism was whether we were on Hajj or a picnic. Hajj is a form of worship where we have 24 hours in a day. During that time, we worship, interact with friends, pray, and sometimes laugh and smile. This is also part of Hajj. My request to people is to study these matters before criticizing. We also made videos for young people who want to perform Hajj. The purpose of these videos was to educate people seeking the truth and to motivate the youth so that they can plan this blessed journey.” Watch here:
Speaking about the Hajj journey, Fakhr-e-Alam said, “We are in Madinah Munawwarah, right in front of Roza-e-Rasool (SAW). We have completed Hajj, and people are asking many questions. The most frequently asked question is what triggered or convinced us to go for Hajj.”
Responding to the question, Wasim Akram said, “There was no special plan. I told my friend that I would go whenever I felt ready. Since you and Misbah were already going, I decided to join as well. I am turning 60 soon, so I thought it was the right time. The journey was tough but manageable.” Misbah-ul-Haq also expressed happiness and satisfaction with his Hajj experience. He described it as a special journey and said that sharing it with his friends made it even more memorable.
Bas Tera Saath Ho is a drama airing on ARY Digital. The show has brought Farhan Saeed and Sana Javed together in a commercial project. The story is progressing and the biggest twist is here. Anas and Ansa’s paths have crossed in a complicated way now.
Anas and Ansa are targeted by Anas’s cousin. He extracted his revenge as he made viral an inappropriate AI video of the duo. Bas Tera Saath Ho has shown how wrong use of AI can destroy lives. Anas and Ansa were both flabbergasted and their shock and pain shook the audience.
This is what went down:
The internet is reacting to the big twist in Bas Tera Saath Ho. One fan write, “AI can literally destroy lives.” Another added, “The way Anas throws his phone after watching the video was so realistic.” One said, “This showed how orphans are targeted and no one stands with them.” Here is the reaction:
Momina Iqbal and Hamza Habib got married in a lavish ceremony. The couple got Nikkahfied at the end of May and now their wedding events are taking place. They had their Barat event last night. Momina became a Fahad Hussyn bride and she looked regal in an ivory, gold and copper combination lehenga. Hamza Habib chose to wear ivory. They were surrounded by their loved ones as they tied the knot and finally came together at the big event.
Their Barat HD pictures are out now. The groom welcomed his wife Momina Iqbal in a beautiful way. They clicked pictures, spent time with family and had a blast. Their Barat event went viral on Instagram. Here are some clicks and videos from the ceremony for all her fans:
Momina Iqbal is an actress and model who just tied the knot. She got married to businessman Hamza Habib and this was a public wedding as she had just filed a case against her ex in a public way. The couple’s wedding events are taking place and mayoun was very intimate.
Momina Iqbal wore a butter yellow outfit for her Mayoun while her husband complimented her in white. Here are some clicks of the duo. Check out:
Imran Khan is hands down the biggest celebrity in the history of Pakistan. From winning world cup to building Shaukat Khanum and becoming the most popular politician in the history, he is loved by millions globally. He has been a famous person since the age of 17 and he has given many interviews. An old interview is going viral and it is funny to say the least.
Imran Khan was a guest on Nadia Khan’s morning show and she was fan girling over him. She shared how she used to run to sell Shaukat Khanum tickets so she can meet him once. He was surprised as Nadia said that she used to do this at school. Imran Khan hilariously took a dig at her and said that she being in school is okay with him as one time a very old man with white beard told him that he used to watch him on TV as a child.
This is what he said in his signature style:
The internet is reacting to the dig and loving the banter. One user wrote, “Nadia was born in 79. How was she in school?” Another added, “Khan Sahab made a juggat as she was minimizing her age.” One went, “She is trying to look like a young girl.” Here is the reaction:
